Manchester downtown takes aim at housing crisis

Sunday, September 22, 2024Thursday, July 6, 2023

When the 90-unit residential building at 409 Elm St. began leasing apartments in April, it was the end of a six-year journey for developers Red Oak. But for downtown Manchester, the 90-unit renovation is another piece in the beginning of a bigger picture – the completion of one of many developments, big and small, that represent more than 2,000 units planned for the city’s center in the next couple of years.

Daniel Webster Council lists Holt Avenue property for $1.3 million

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Daniel Webster Council has listed its former headquarters at 571 Holt Ave. for $1.3 million, a year and a half after the council’s board approved putting the building up for sale.

All Christmas Tree Shops, including four in New Hampshire, to begin liquidation

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, July 3, 2023

Christmas Tree Shops will start liquidating all of its stores, including the four in New Hampshire, beginning at the end of the week, after it couldn’t keep up with bankruptcy loan payments.

NH child care industry gets $15.5 million boost

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, July 2, 2023

The New Hampshire childcare industry got a $15.5 million boost this week, including $3.5 million to increase business health and $1.6 million to recruit and retain workforce, as the Executive Council approved allocations for several programs.

Projects across NH share $4.5 million in CDFA grants

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, July 2, 2023

Nonprofit projects across the state are sharing $4.5 million in grants awarded recently by the Community Development Finance Authority and supported by businesses throughout the state that will get tax credits for their investment.throughout the state that will get tax credits for their investment.

Zillow analysis underscores need for zoning changes to ease housing crisis

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, July 1, 2023

The call for zoning changes to ease the housing crisis is supported by a recent Zillow study that shows a growing gap between the number of households and families that do not rent or own their own home, particularly among those with low incomes.

Londonderry mixed-use development hits zoning roadblock

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, June 26, 2023

One of four variance requests for a mixed-use development that could generate as many as 1,300 jobs in the greater Manchester area was denied by the Londonderry Zoning Board of Adjustment last week.

Manchester branding effort looks to community to tell the city’s story

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, June 23, 2023

An online survey will post in the coming days on distinctlymanchester.com seeking input from residents as marketing company North Start Place puts together a branding strategy for the city.

Report: Affordable housing is out of reach for most NH renters

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, June 18, 2023

A New Hampshire resident would have to work 165 hours a week at minimum wage to afford rent on a fair market two-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

NH home affordability index is at all-time low

Monday, June 10, 2024Sunday, June 18, 2023

New Hampshire single-family housing purchase costs are at record low affordability for the state’s residents, according to the monthly residential market report by the New Hampshire Association of Realtors.

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